BaleTrak™ Pro and Plus Monitor-Controller Customer and Setup Channels


Channel Descriptions

There are three types of channeled programs:

  • Customer Channels (CH001—037)
  • Setup Channels (CH201—208)
  • Diagnostic Channels (CH301—312) (See your John Deere dealer or qualified service provider)

Customer Channels (CH001—037) are used to:

  • Adjust bale shape bar display.
  • Set near-full indicator set point.
  • Reset monitor-controller to initial settings.
  • Adjust the net wrap delay.
  • Set bale shape display sensitivity.
  • Access dry straw twine wrap program.
  • Adjust bale diameter.
  • Adjust twine wrap.
  • Activate re-extension and cinch wrap program.
  • Check positions of sensors and switches.
  • Test twine or net actuators.
  • Test LCD display.
  • Test tractor voltage.
  • Adjust delay of twine eject.
  • Determine PTO and pickup drive speed.
  • Set net cut-off point for B-Wrap.
  • Set bale orientation for B-Wrap.

Setup Channels (CH201—208) are used to:

  • Select baler model.
  • Activate or deactivate twine arm.
  • Activate or deactivate the surface wrap function.
  • Activate or deactivate the variable core feature.
  • Set up and calibrate slip clutch alert functions.

Customer Channels

E84401
E84401-UN-31AUG17

BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor

E84047
E84047-UN-10AUG17

BaleTrak™ Plus Monitor

A - COUNTER Key

B - PLUS Key

C - MINUS Key

To Enter Customer Channels:

  1. Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position. Do not start the tractor engine. Press and hold COUNTER key (A), while turning the monitor-controller ON.

  2. Continue to hold COUNTER key (A) and press the PLUS key (B) until the desired channel appears in the digital display. To see the current value for this channel, release the keys.

  3. To change the current setting in the selected channel, use the PLUS key (B) or the MINUS key (C).

  4. To change channels, press and hold the COUNTER key and use the PLUS key or MINUS key to access other channels.

  5. Turn the monitor-controller OFF to enter new settings into memory.

  6. Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.


Setup Channels

E84265
E84265-UN-28AUG17

BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor

E84266
E84266-UN-28AUG17

BaleTrak™ Plus Monitor

A - COUNTER Key

B - NUMBER OF WRAPS Key

C - BALE DIAMETER Key

D - PLUS Key

To Enter Setup Channels:

  1. Turn the tractor ignition key to the ON position. Do not start the tractor engine.

  2. Access the Baler Model Channel 201 as follows:

    1. On the BaleTrak™ Pro Monitor, press and hold the COUNTER key (A) and the NUMBER OF WRAPS key (B) while turning the monitor-controller ON.

    2. On the BaleTrak™ Plus Monitor, press and hold the COUNTER key (A) and the BALE DIAMETER key (C) while turning the monitor-controller ON.

    3. Verify that CH201 is displayed on the monitor.

  3. Release both keys. The baler model number is shown in the digital display. Verify that the number shown is correct. If the model number shown is not correct:

    1. Press the PLUS key (D) or the MINUS key until the correct model number is shown.

    2. Turn the monitor-controller OFF to enter the setting into memory.

    3. Turn the monitor-controller ON. The baler model appears for approximately 2 seconds. Verify that the model number is correct.

  4. Press and hold the COUNTER key and press the PLUS key (D) until the desired channel is shown in the display. To see the current value for this channel, release the keys.

  5. To change the current setting in the selected channel, use the PLUS key or the MINUS key.

  6. If any settings are changed, turn the monitor-controller OFF to enter the new settings into memory.

  7. Turn the tractor ignition key to the OFF position and remove the key.


BaleTrak is a trademark of Deere & Company

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